Origin
Greendale, WI
Late night in Greendale on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greendale, WI to Muskego, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greendale, WI
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Muskego, WI
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Trip Overview
Greendale, WI to Muskego, WI is 8.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via West Janesville Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and Wisconsin state, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal option for a quick local excursion or an easy commute, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a pace that's more about navigating intersections than covering long distances at high speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Janesville Road | 5.3 mi | 11m |
| West Grange Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West Forest Home Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Schoolway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Janesville Road
— 5.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on Schoolway
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Schoolway
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Northway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Grange Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto WI 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Forest Home Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 24
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Janesville Road
7
Continue on WI 24
5.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Janesville Road
8
Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northway
Turn left onto Northway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Grange Avenue
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WI 24 / West Janesville Road
Enter roundabout onto WI 24 / West Janesville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Pioneer Drive
Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Muskego, WI
Late night in Muskego on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a distinctly local drive with no highway stretches. The entire 8.3 miles are on local roads, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the full duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along West Janesville Road before you'll need to make another turn. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to traffic signals and turns rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on West Janesville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (West Grange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on West Janesville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (West Grange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muskego, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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